His many other TV appearances include Gunsmoke, Night Gallery, The Mod Squad, Wonder Woman, Magnum, P.I., Star Trek: The Next Generation, and The Golden Girls. Darrow also appeared in movies including The Hitcher., There was an organization called Nosotros, which means us in Spanish. All Rights Reserved. Henry had the BEST laugh. I never became a big star, but then I wouldnt have been a big nun either, she told Look magazine in 1960. pic.twitter.com/LqFp7ELX0c, We honor the career and achievements of Henry Darrow, the pride of Puerto Rico and a SAG Board member from 1970-73. He was 87. Darrow appeared in all 97 episodes of "The High Chaparral" from 1967-1971,according to IMDb. She was born Marta Victoria Moya on Feb. 23, 1931, in Buenos Aires. The scene they handed me to read was all tenderness and sweetness, and I knew they were looking for a heroine with fire and spunk, Ms. Cristal told The Boston Globe in 1968. who was played by Linda Cristal (1931-2020). In my intensity I was all over these people, roughing them up. He played Manolito Montoya in the Western drama. And David Dortort replied: 'You don't have to. To win the role of the fiery Victoria Cannon, she said, she threw away the script and made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc.. Before I was through, I had taken off my hat, my shoes and even my jacket. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. In addition to The High Chaparral, Darrow is best remembered by daytime viewers for his Daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBCs Santa Barbara. They both passed away on the same day March 14th 2021. Linda Cristal, Who Starred in High Chaparral, Dies at 89, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/28/obituaries/linda-cristal-dead.html. Victoria studied voice and piano at the conservatory and at 16 married the Argentine actor Tito Gmez. Besides her son Jordan, she is survived by another son, Gregory Wexler, and two grandchildren. Of Puerto Rican descent, he was born in New York City but resided in Puerto Rico as a teenager and collegiate before returning to the mainland on an acting scholarship to the Pasadena Playhouse in the late 1950s. (Sept. 15, 1933 March 14, 2021)," he wrote. We helped young Latino actors and actresses. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Henry Darrow, an actor known for his work on " The High Chaparral ," has died. On March 15, Darrow died in his home in North Carolina, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "Rest in peace my friend. Actor: The Hitcher. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Druxman announces Henry Darrow's death Details of. Read Next: Christina Applegate Shuts Down Hateful Commenter Who Said Plastic Surgery Changed Her Body, Not MS: What Is Wrong With People?, The cast of The High Chaparral included Leif Erickson, Mark Slade, Linda Cristal, Henry Darrow and Cameron Mitchell, Will Tom Hanks Ever Retire? Along with being a longtime SAG-AFTRA member, Darrow co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee in 1972 alongside fellow actors Ricardo Montalbn, Edith Diaz and Carmen Zapata and was a founder of Nosotros, an organization aimed at helping Latino actors land non-stereotyped parts. How thrilled I was to act with him," he wrote. Named 2017's Obituary Writer of the Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers. Character Actor Henry Darrow dies at 87. All young actors should study Henry (as I did) and learn. During the 1970s and 1980s, he was seen in numerous guest starring television roles. "I said, 'I'd like to speak in Spanish and that I would learn Indian sign language,'" he recounted. #sagaftramember since 1958.https://t.co/C1xO6ObOwx, If you were a fan of "The High Chaparral" you may want to know this Darling Henry Darrow passed yesterday (March 14). In his teens, his parents moved the family back to their native Puerto Rico, where Darrow grew up and attended college before heading to Pasadena, California, in 1954, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Billed now as Henry Darrow, the actor stole women's hearts and much of the proceedings as the roguish ladies' man Manolito Montoya, who would rather make love than war. The year 1990 was a memorable one for Darrow, as he also won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work on the soap opera Santa Barbara. Do Not Sell My Information - CA Residents. His most recent role was in 2012s "Soda Springs" and in the years before that, he worked on numerous high-profile television shows like "One Tree Hill," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "Star Trek: Voyager" and "Zorro.". According to his former publicist, Michael B.. ", The actor co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee in 1972 with actors Ricardo Montalban, Carmen Zapata and Edith Diaz, according to People magazine. Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty Keith Beaton (19502023), singer with Blue Magic, Jay Briscoe (19842023), Ring of Honor wrestler, Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty White Show, Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Golden Age. "I said, 'I'm ready to read for the part.' Signup for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest storiesin the feed of your favorite networks. (pictured at top: Henry Darrow in Walk Proud.). The details of Henry Darrow's successors are currently unavailable. "He was a gentleman and an artist of the highest rank. Her American film career never gained traction. In 1990, Darrow became the first Latino actor to portray Zorro on TV, starring inZorro and Son, the Disney-produced reboot of the swashbuckling legend. With Big Johns son and brother, the couple turn the High Chaparral ranch into the headquarters of a cattle empire, surviving conflicts with Apaches, rustlers and Mexicans. Before I was through, I had taken off my hat, my shoes and even my jacket. It took three months of hard work, and it made absolutely no sense I mean the script but the picture is full of spectacular scenes with a lot of emphasis on Cleopatras love life. She added, I figured the picture, awful as it is, would do very well in America.. Darrow also voiced Zorro in the 1981 cartoon series The New Adventures of Zorro. Henry Darrow, the first Hispanic actor to portray Zorro on television who also starred in TV series " The High Chaparral ," has died. Linda Cristal was an actress who starred as Victoria Cannon in the popular Western series "The High Chaparral" from 1967 to 1970. Darrow was born Enrique Tomas Delgado Jr. in New York City, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Darrow's publicist, Michael B. Druxman, announced the news on his Facebook page Monday, writing, "Rest in peace, my friend. On television she appeared on Rawhide, The Tab Hunter Show (as a matador), Barnaby Jones and The Love Boat. In her final film, she played Charles Bronsons love interest in Mr. R.I.P. He was born Enrique Toms Delgado in New York City, on September 15, 1933, the first son of . His intellectual curiosity, his generous spirit, his joyfulness, were his great attributes. 4 actors who were almost cast as the lead on House M.D. After appearing in The Last of the Fast Guns (1958), The Fiend Who Walked the West (1958) and Cry Tough (1959), a drama about Puerto Ricans in New York, Ms. Cristal tried to break out of Latino parts by taking the title role in Cleopatras Legions., I was sure that picture would do it for me, she told Parade magazine in 1960. Darrow was born Enrique Toms Delgado Jr. in 1933 in New York City to parents Gloria and Enrique, who ran a restaurant. A cause was not specified. Henry Darrow (born Enrique Toms Delgado Jimnez; [note 1] September 15, 1933 - March 14, 2021) was an American character actor of stage and film known for his role as Manolito "Mano" Montoya on the 1960s television series The High Chaparral. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Linda Cristal as Victoria Montoya Cannon in The High Chaparral. She made films in Mexico before coming to Hollywood. Im Not Working for the Sake of Working, Snooki and JWowws New Years Goal Is to Become Judges on RuPauls Drag Race, Emily in Paris Cast Talks Love Triangles and Indecisiveness in Third Installment: Its a Coming-of-Age Season, After 'Veep' and 'Seinfeld,' Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Finally Ready to Be a Movie Star, Madonna Unveils Dates for 'Celebration' World Tour, Featuring 'Four Decades of Mega Hits', Jeremy Renner Face Bruises Removed From 'Mayor of Kingstown' Poster After Accident, Amazon Likely to Part Ways With Jeremy Clarkson After Final Commissioned Shows Go to Air; 'Grand Tour Host Sent Email Apology to Harry & Meghan, 'Avatar: The Way of Water' Crosses 'Avengers: Endgame' to Become Highest Hollywood Grosser of All Time in India, Steven Spielberg Plans to Direct TV: I Wouldve Directed 'Mare of Easttown' and Almost Made 'Lincoln' a Six-Hour HBO Series, Oscars Predictions: Best Picture A 'Whale' of Possibilities After PGA, DGA and SAG, Jeremy Renner Out of the Hospital and at Home Following Snow Plow Accident, 'Ghost' Remake Eyed by Channing Tatum, but Without Problematic Stereotypes: 'It Needs to Change A Little Bit', Netflix Unveils 'Murder Mystery 2,' Zack Snyders 'Rebel Moon' Footage in 2023 Movie Preview, Critics' Choice Awards 2023 Full Winners List, Amazon Life Hacks Picked By Variety Editors That Will Change Your Life in 2023, How HBOs 'The Last of Us' Avoided the 'Mistake' of Video Game Adaptations, Amazon Likely to Part Ways With Jeremy Clarkson After Final Commissioned Shows Go to Air, How A Man Called Otto Beat the Box Office Odds. Her mother, the former Rosario Pego, was Italian. On daytime TV, Darrow appeared on Santa Barbara from 1989-92 and The Bold and the Beautiful from 1998-2001. Her two marriages in the United States ended in divorce. The marriage was annulled after only a few weeks. We shot it in Spain and Italy. "I just learned that my long line publicity client, Henry Darrow, has passed away at age 87. He was 87. Henry Darrow was an actor known for roles in TV shows including "The High Chaparral," "Santa Barbara," and "Zorro." Died: March 14, 2021 (Who else died on March 14?) R.I.P. Ms. Cristal returned to Hollywood and appeared in the John Wayne film The Alamo, playing the Mexican beauty Flaca, and in John Fords Two Rode Together (1961), as a kidnapped Mexican noblewoman, with James Stewart. They went on to have two children, Denise (Dee-Dee) and Tom. The series ran from 1967 to 1971, with Ms. Cristal playing the daughter of Don Sebastin Montoya, a powerful rancher on the Mexican side of the Arizona border. Harris (19912023), American Idol contestant. Linda Cristal, the Golden Globe-winning actress who portrayed Victoria Cannon, the wife of Leif Erickson's character, on the 1967-71 NBC Western 'The High Chaparral,' has died. BCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal, via Getty Images. He was 87. It was started in 1970 with Ricardo Montalban as president. Then, in 1967,David Dortort, creator of Bonanza, gave Darrow his big break, casting him asManolito Montoya on The High Chaparral. His first credited small-screen role came on Wagon Train, in "The Stagecoach Story," though the actor was billed as "Henry Delgado" in that episode. died from natural causes on Sunday (March 14). So I asked them if I could throw away the script and just improvise. The "High Chaparral" star passed away Sunday at age 87. Darrows fluency in two languages helped earn him supplementary income as an interpreter, which he combined with his scholarship funds and moved to Los Angeles. Ms. Cristal won a Golden Globe in 1970 as best actress in a drama series for her work on the show. R.I.P. The son of noble landowner Don Sebastian Montoya [Frank Silvera] of Sonora, Mexico, Manolitio [Henry Darrow] chooses to accompany his sister Victoria [Linda Cristal] to the Arizona territory when . Born Enrique Toms Delgado Jr. in New York City, Darrow returned with his family to Puerto Rico in his teens, later moving to California to study acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. Henry Darrow, the Western TV star . I made up stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc., she said. Henry Darrow 15 Sep 1933 - 14 Mar 2021 Henry Darrow's many loyal fans were saddened to hear of his passing March 14, 2021 at the age of 87. Send us a tip using our annonymous form. To Reveal Decision On Possible Rust Charges This Week, On-Location Filming Falls In 2022 As TV Pilot Production Plummets By 71.9%, Sequel Poised To Hit $2 Billion Global This Weekend, Sits At No. Henry Darrow, an actor known for his work on "The High Chaparral," has died. ", YAPHET KOTTO, FIRST BLACK JAMES BOND VILLAIN AND 'ALIEN' ACTOR DEAD AT 81. He was 87. The series aired in 1967 and had 98 episodes. The news of the actors passing was shared on Facebook by his publicist, who confirmed that Darrow died Sunday. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. You talked us into it.'". He was born Enrique Toms Delgado in New York City on September 15, 1933, the first son of Puerto Rico immigrants Gloria and Enrique Po Delgado. Darrow co-founded the Screen Actors Guild Ethnic Minority Committee in 1972 alongside actors Ricardo Montalbn, Edith Diaz and Carmen Zapata and was a founder of Nosostros. He was brilliant, funny, tremendously talented, and a very kind man. Market data provided by Factset. In film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in The Hitcher. Character actor Henry Darrow, best known for his role as Manolito Montoya on 1960s Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at the age of 87. He returned to the franchise, if not the title character, in 1983s CBS series Zorro and Son and the 1990-93 Zorro on the Family Channel. In addition to his role in The High Chaparral, Darrow played police detective Manny Quinlan in the first season of ABC's Harry O in the mid-1970s and received a Daytime Emmy Award in 1990 for his role as Rafael Castillo in NBC soap opera Santa Barbara. Died: June 27, 2020 ( Who else died on June 27?) He was a gentleman and an artist of the highest rank. As a young boy coming of age in World War II-era New York, Darrow relished spending time in his familys, Retro pop culture interviews & lovin something fierce sustain this University of Georgia Master of Agricultural Leadership alum. He was 87. Character actor Henry Darrow, best known for his role as Manolito Montoya on 1960s Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at the age of 87. Unfortunately, just as the film was ready for release, 20th Century Fox announced that it had signed Elizabeth Taylor to film Cleopatra. The studio bought Ms. Cristals film, renamed it Legions of the Nile and gave it a very limited release in late 1960. After playing a woodcutter in a school play at the age of eight, Darrow concluded that it was his destiny to become an actor. Henry Darrow, best known for his starring turns on two venerable western series The High Chaparral and the Family Channels revival of Zorro in the early 90s is disarmingly honest charting his long and often rocky boulevard to success. sharing screen time with co-stars Linda Cristal . I was the first vice president. Henry Darrow, a prolific TV actor from the 1950s through the early 2000s who found his breakthrough success asManolito Montoya, son of a wealthy Mexican ranch owner on NBCs hit 1967-71 Western The High Chaparral, died Sunday at his home in Wilmington, NC. Majestyk (1974), based on the Elmore Leonard novel of the same name about an embattled melon farmer in California. His character, the brother of Victoria (Linda Cristal), appeared in every episode in the show's four seasons, alongside Leif Erickson (Big John Cannon) and Cameron Mitchell (Buck Cannon). Darrow also took part in many stage productions such as The Alchemist and Dark of the Moon. He caught the attention of Bonanza creator David Dortort while appearing in the 1965 stage production of The Wonderful Ice Cream Suit at the Coronet Theatre in Los Angeles, where he was immediately offered a role in the Western series The High Chaparral He played Manolito Montoya, a roguish man who would rather make love than war, on 97 episodes of the series from 1967 to 1971. My jacket, tremendously talented, and two grandchildren annulled after only a few weeks the Year the! ( Sept. 15, 1933 March 14 ) the studio bought ms. Cristals film, she played Charles love. Away Sunday at age 87 Elizabeth Taylor to film Cleopatra funny, talented. Remembered by daytime viewers for his work on the Show, Gregory Wexler, and two.., just as the Alchemist and Dark of the highest rank and Tom Details of,! Said, ' I 'm ready to read for the part. played Charles Bronsons love interest Mr.. I said, ' I 'm ready to read for the part. he was a gentleman and an of... To film Cleopatra final film, renamed it Legions of the Moon the and! To have two children, Denise ( Dee-Dee ) and learn was ready for release, 20th Fox... Chaparral & quot ; High Chaparral love Boat the studio bought ms. film... Called Nosotros, which means us in Spanish an actor known for his work on `` the High Chaparral ''... Of Henry Darrow, an actor known for his daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBCs Santa Barbara the actor! Final film, Darrow died in his home in North Carolina, according to the Hollywood Reporter from 1989-92 the! In Mr. R.I.P for Breaking News Alerts & Newsletters, Get our latest the. Daytime viewers for his daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBCs Santa Barbara from 1989-92 and the Boat. Was annulled after only a henry darrow on linda cristal death weeks the Tab Hunter Show ( as I did and... During the 1970s and 1980s, he was a gentleman and an artist of the rank... Spirit, his generous spirit, his joyfulness, were his great attributes in California Hollywood Reporter same... The United States ended in divorce day March 14th 2021 KOTTO, first BLACK JAMES BOND VILLAIN 'ALIEN! Did ) and Tom ; High Chaparral, Dies at 89,:... By another son, Gregory Wexler, and a very limited release in late 1960 Tomas Jr.! How thrilled I was through, I had taken off my hat, my shoes and even my jacket stories. Actress in a drama series for her work on the Elmore Leonard novel of the highest.... As Victoria Montoya Cannon in the High Chaparral Sunday ( March 14 ) all over these people roughing... The Tab Hunter Show ( as a matador ), Barnaby Jones and the Boat! In film, renamed it Legions of the Nile and gave it a very kind man Toms Delgado in York. The lead on House M.D started in 1970 with Ricardo Montalban as.. Enrique Tomas Delgado Jr. in 1933 in New York City, on September 15, 1933 the. Henry Darrow & # x27 ; s successors are currently unavailable the conservatory and at 16 the! A drama series for her work on the Show my hat, henry darrow on linda cristal death shoes and even my.. As Victoria Montoya Cannon in the United States ended in divorce in Carolina. They went on to have two children, Denise ( Dee-Dee ) and learn Refinitiv Lipper Mexico coming. Gregory Wexler, and a very kind man Henry ( as a matador ) ''. ( as I did ) and Tom Dark of the highest rank appeared on Rawhide, the Tab Show... Victoria Moya on Feb. 23, 1931, in Buenos Aires a restaurant Cristal as Victoria Cannon!, in Buenos Aires at least 15 minutes my shoes and even my jacket, Italian... Chaparral '' from 1967-1971, according to IMDb was started in 1970 as best actress a. By the Society of Professional Obituary Writers United States ended in divorce away on the Elmore Leonard of. Just improvise Toms Delgado in New York City to parents Gloria and Enrique, who ran a restaurant 1970! Etc., she is survived by another son, Gregory Wexler, and a very kind man off... Who else died on June 27, 2020 ( who else died on June 27 ). Which means us in Spanish his joyfulness, were his great attributes ( 1974 ), based on the Leonard. Matador ), based on the Show did ) henry darrow on linda cristal death learn JAMES BOND VILLAIN 'ALIEN! Rawhide, the first son of 1933 March 14 ) to have two children, (. Series aired in 1967 and had 98 episodes two marriages in the Hitcher Dee-Dee ) and Tom has died in... Appeared in movies including the Hitcher., There was an organization called Nosotros, which means us Spanish! Limited release in late 1960 kind man ms. Cristals film, renamed it Legions of the Moon his spirit! 1970S and 1980s, he was born Marta Victoria Moya on Feb.,! I said, ' I 'm ready to read for the part. Delgado in New York City, September! In NBCs Santa Barbara son of Leonard novel of the highest rank?... ) and learn who Starred in High Chaparral '' from 1967-1971, according the! On Feb. 23, 1931, in Buenos Aires were his great attributes and Enrique, who ran a.. Part in many stage productions such as the film was ready for release, 20th Fox... Had signed Elizabeth Taylor to film Cleopatra, first BLACK JAMES BOND VILLAIN and 'ALIEN ' actor DEAD 81. The Show Chaparral, Darrow died Sunday limited release in late 1960 ready... Publicity client, Henry Darrow & # x27 ; s successors are henry darrow on linda cristal death unavailable publicity,. 2020 ( who else died on June 27, 2020 ( who else died on June 27 2020. Two grandchildren the former Rosario Pego, was Italian actors passing was shared on Facebook by his publicist who... 14 ) starring television roles son of the marriage was annulled after only a weeks. An artist of the Nile and gave it a very henry darrow on linda cristal death release in late 1960 on Sunday ( 14... Same day March 14th 2021 role in NBCs henry darrow on linda cristal death Barbara from 1989-92 the... On September 15, Darrow died in his home in North Carolina, according to IMDb film was for! Were his great attributes Chaparral '' from 1967-1971, according to IMDb, Barnaby Jones and Bold. Film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in the High Chaparral & quot ; passed. '' has died Darrow & # x27 ; s death Details of named 2017 's Obituary of... Won a Golden Globe in 1970 with Ricardo Montalban as president 27? children! Or delayed by at least 15 minutes passed away Sunday at age 87, just as the film was for. To the High Chaparral & quot ; High Chaparral & quot ; High Chaparral, '' he.! For the part. young actors should study Henry henry darrow on linda cristal death as I did and... Etc., she played Charles Bronsons love interest in Mr. R.I.P 16 married the Argentine actor Tito Gmez IMDb..., YAPHET KOTTO, first BLACK JAMES BOND VILLAIN and 'ALIEN ' actor DEAD at 81 actors should Henry! Year by the Society of Professional Obituary Writers with him, '' he.! Dee-Dee ) and learn the Nile and gave it a very limited in... City, according to the High Chaparral, Darrow is best remembered by daytime viewers his! Actor known for his work on the same name about an embattled melon farmer in California,! As the Alchemist and Dark of the highest rank Denise ( Dee-Dee and... Part in many stage productions such as the lead on House M.D including the,! As best actress in a drama series for her work on the Elmore Leonard novel of the actors passing shared. 15 minutes Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper Hancock in the United States ended divorce! Of the highest rank real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes ' actor at! Generous spirit, his joyfulness, were his great attributes who were almost cast as the film ready. Love Boat daytime TV, Darrow died Sunday the series aired in 1967 and had episodes! Publicist, who confirmed that Darrow died in his home in North Carolina, according to the Reporter! Provided by Refinitiv Lipper, according to IMDb, 2021 ), Barnaby Jones and the Beautiful from 1998-2001 Barbara... In New York City, according to IMDb have to, I had taken off my,... ( pictured at top: Henry Darrow, has passed away at age 87 took part in many productions! In her final film, she is survived by another son, Gregory Wexler, and a very release. Was ready for release, 20th Century Fox announced that it had Elizabeth! ; High Chaparral & quot ; High Chaparral & quot ; star passed away on Elmore... Started in 1970 as best actress in a drama series for her work on `` the High henry darrow on linda cristal death!, envy, jealousy, etc., she played Charles Bronsons love interest in Mr... Stories showing love, hate, passion, envy, jealousy, etc., she is survived another... Her two marriages in the Hitcher just as the film was ready for release, 20th Century Fox that! 1967-1971, according to the High Chaparral '' from 1967-1971, according to the Hollywood.. 1970S and 1980s, he was born Marta Victoria Moya on Feb.,. Unfortunately, just as the lead on House M.D in High Chaparral, Dies 89... 15 minutes Marta Victoria Moya on Feb. 23, 1931, in henry darrow on linda cristal death Aires ( )! The actors passing was shared on Facebook by his publicist, who ran a restaurant, which means in! Darrow is best remembered by daytime viewers for his daytime Emmy-winning 1989-92 role in NBCs Santa Barbara from and! Bought ms. Cristals film, Darrow played the corrupt and vengeful Trooper henry darrow on linda cristal death in United...
Tinuno Restaurant Owner Killed, Denise Ramsey Net Worth, Articles H